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LT06 XHF

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

173,003 mi
Last recorded173,003 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT06 XHF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 173,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 164,752 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 154,262 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 143,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake low efficiency only just met requirements

various small stone chips across windscreen

Pass 20 Mar 2021 132,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front wiper blades smearing slightly

oil leaks across engine/gearbox areas

various small stone chips across windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2020 124,941 miles

Nearside Front brake backing plate removed ??

various stone chips across windscreen

Fail 17 Mar 2020 124,898 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

various stone chips across windscreen

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate deteriorated/corroded/touching disc

Pass 28 Mar 2019 113,578 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 107,906 miles

Engine covers and under body panels fitted obscuring view of some components

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 107,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers and under body panels fitted obscuring view of some components

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit This tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 98,265 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 98,265 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 89,221 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 73,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 66,942 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 58,441 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 58,230 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 48,702 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 39,289 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 37,782 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 33,164 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 25,826 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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LT06 XHF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 87,989 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LT06 XHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LT06 XHF registered?

LT06 XHF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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